The Alberta Government has rolled out 39 recipients of its Community Justice Grant, to aid in the resolution of legal matters outside of the traditional court system.
For the 2023-24 year, numerous recipients were selected including nine in Calgary, nine in Edmonton, 11 in central Alberta, and five in northern Alberta. The province says the organizations chosen include Indigenous-based organizations, those dedicated to criminal matters, family law, and other legal issues.
Grande Prairie-based home healthcare service, Family Education Society, was among those selected and will receive a one-time payment between $5,000 and $25,000 alongside dozens of other organizations throughout the province.
Alberta Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Mickey Amery says the grant aims to bolster community-driven alternatives, rather than the traditional court system in order to better serve communities.
“I am proud of this innovative approach to alternative justice for Albertans,” he says.
The Community Justice Grant will provide up to $25,000 to Alberta-based organizations such as restorative justice programs, and applications were accepted between January 31st and February 29th this year.
